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OWNER’S MANUAL

50-2999

WARNING: 

 If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a 

fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury 

or loss of life. Installation and service must be performed by a qualified 

installer, service agency or the gas supplier.

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4001609

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Q1L

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Summary of Contents for Nova Q1L

Page 1: ...ing property damage personal injury or loss of life Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier Version Française www enviro com fr html 4001609 W A R R A N T Y R E G I S T R A T I O N e n v i r o c o m w a r r a n t y Q1L D I R E C T V E N T F I R E P L A C E n o va ...

Page 2: ...l your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier Massachusetts installations Warning This product must be installed by a licensed plumber or gas fitter when installed within the Commonwealth of Massac...

Page 3: ...t conform to local codes or in the absence of local codes with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 or the Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code CSA B149 1 To prevent injury do not allow anyone who is unfamiliar with the stove to operate it To prevent injury if the pilot or pilot and burners have gone out on their own open the glass door and wait 5 minutes to air out before attemptin...

Page 4: ...sulating Material 17 Standoffs 18 Corner Installation 19 MantleandNon CombustibleClearances 20 Direct Vent 21 Venting Fireplace Inserts 21 Vent Termination Restrictions 22 Venting Clearances 23 Approved Venting Parts 23 Vent Configurations and Restrictor Settings 24 Horizontal Termination Rear Vent w No Rise 25 Allowable Co Axial Vent Configurations 26 Co Linear Venting Adapter Kit 50 2982 27 Air ...

Page 5: ...HEATERS CAN CGA 2 17 M91 R2009 GAS FIRED APPLIANCES FOR HIGH ALTITUDES CSA P 4 1 02 TESTING METHOD FOR MEASURING ANNUAL FIREPLACE EFFICIENCY This ENVIRO Q1L Fireplace Has been certified for use with either natural or propane gases See rating label Is not for use with solid fuels Is approved for bedroom or bed sitting room IN CANADA must be installed with a listed wall thermostat IN USA see current...

Page 6: ...mm 7 7 8 199mm 18 3 4 477mm 16 7 8 429mm 6 Specifications Dimensions Figure 1 Q1L Dimensions Top Vent Rating Label Lighting Instructions Location The rating label plate and lighting instructions are located under the gas valve and attached to the unit with a length of chain 120V Plug Gas Line 13 3 4 350mm 21 1 2 548mm 4 3 8 112mm 6 5 8 168mm Figure 2 Q1L Dimensions Rear Vent ...

Page 7: ...l next to the floor because some gas is heavier than air and will settle on the floor WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS Do not try to light any appliance Do not touch any electrical switch do not use any phone in your building Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department C Use only your ha...

Page 8: ...and mostly blue the fireplace is getting too much air Therefore the air shutter should be closed pulled out slightly until the correct flames are achieved Flames that are very orange with tall dark stringy tips are not getting enough air Open push in the venturi until the flames clean up If the venturi is opened or closed all the way and the correct flames cannot be attained turn off the gas and c...

Page 9: ...igure 7 Fan Control Burner Lighting A Make sure the pilot is lit B Turn gas control knob COUNTER CLOCKWISE to ON C Flip the burner switch to ON D Turn HI LO knob to the desired flame height The blower will come on only when the fireplace is up to temperature approximately 15 minutes The speed of the fan can be changed by turning the fan control knob The blower will continue to operate automaticall...

Page 10: ...amount of use the glass should require cleaning no more than two or three times a season Do not clean the glass when it is hot Cleaning The Firebox Remove the logs carefully as they are very fragile Gently remove all the coals and place on a paper towel Vacuum the bottom of the firebox thoroughly Carefully clean any dust off the logs and remove any lint from the burner and pilot At this time inspe...

Page 11: ...ce Glass Door Removal In order to install the log set and for regular cleaning the glass door must be removed There are two 2 door latch mechanisms on top the glass door as shown in Figure 8 Each latch has a hole at the front to use the door tool supplied with the unit to pull the mechanisms straight out and up When the top latches are unhooked lean the door forward and then lift it up out of the ...

Page 12: ...ifice NG 46 DMS or LP 1 2 mm 1 Pilot Injector NG 0 62 mm LP 0 35 mm 1 Installation instruction sheet 1 Conversion label Carefully inspect all parts supplied with this conversion kit If any parts have been damaged or are missing contact your dealer distributor or courier company to have them replaced before starting this installation Burner Removal The burner may need to be removed for a few reason...

Page 13: ...TION The gas supply must be shut off prior to disconnecting the electrical power and before proceeding with the conversion Allow the valve and unit to cool down to room temperature 2 Remove the glass door as shown in the Maintenance and Service Glass Door Removal 3 Carefully remove the log set and fire grate 4 Remove the burner as shown in the Maintenance and Service Burner Removal 5 Convert the b...

Page 14: ...lockwise to increase until the correct flame is achieved 13 Relight the main burner in both the HI and LO positions to verify proper burner ignition operation and proper flame appearance Confirm the inlet and manifold pressures are within the acceptable ranges as directed in section Intial Intallation Gas Line Connection and Testing If the Q1 has been installed at an altitude higher than 2000ft 61...

Page 15: ...can be along a wall raised or at floor level or in a corner There are specific framing measurements for each situation The basic opening should have the dimensions shown in Figure 16 The fireplace must have a strong and level surface to be placed on The surface should be made of wood or a non combustible material not carpet The framing boards may touch the top and back standoffs but only the suppl...

Page 16: ... 28 screws total as shown in Figure 17 Vent Collar Base Plate Exhaust Spigot Cover Plate Figure 17 Vent Conversion Step 1 Locating Notch Step 2 Switch the removed parts around as shown in Figure 18 and re install all 28 screws To correctly install the base plate keep the locating notch on each side at the bottom Also note the exhaust spigot uses a lower set of holes when setup as a rear vent Figur...

Page 17: ...insulation are required Place the ceramic board on top of the unit first and then place the insulation on top of the ceramic board as shown in Figure 19 Top Vent When using the top vent configuration only the figerglass insulation is required Cut a notch in the insulation to fit around the vent collar and place on top of the unit as shown in Figure 20 Fiberglass Insulation Ceramic Board Figure 19 ...

Page 18: ... the thickness of the wall material The rear standoffs attach to the back corners of the unit and are not adjustable Combustible material can touch the standoffs but must not encroach past them If the Q1L is being installed into a pre existing masonary fireplace it is not necessary to use the standoffs Installation of the standoffs will require a T20 screwdriver Remove the installed screws in the ...

Page 19: ...ns for allowable pipe lengths Do not interfere with the structural integrity of the walls 15 3 4 260mm 25 1 4 641mm 27 7 8 562mm 13 3 4 203mm 55 7 8 1123mm 39 1 2 794mm O utside W all Inside W all Figure 23 Dimensions for a corner installation rear vented Figure 24 Dimensions for a corner installation top vented 15 3 4 260mm 25 1 4 641mm 39 1 2 1003mm 27 7 8 709mm 55 7 8 1123mm 13 3 4 203mm O u t ...

Page 20: ...s and materials must be used Above Unit A minimum 10 of thick non combustible facing material with a R Value no less than 0 26 must be used see Figure 25 In Front of Unit A minimum 12 of 1 thick non combustible material with a R Value no less than 2 27 K value no less than 55 must be used when the unit is either sitting on the floor or raised within 2 of the floor Approved 1 thick Q1 floor protect...

Page 21: ...e unrestricted Also ensure that all direct vent pipes have been properly sealed and installed after routine inspection or cleaning The air intake and exhaust pipes must be installed in the correct locations on the top of the Q1L Venting Fireplace Inserts When using the co linear venting adapter kit 50 2982 the Q1L may be installed and vented into any solid fuel fireplace that has been installed in...

Page 22: ... may be opened C 12 in 30 cm Clearance from permanently closed window to prevent condensation D 24 in 60 cm Vertical clearance to ventilated soffit located above the terminal within a horizontal distance of 2 ft 60 cm from center line of terminal E 18 in 45 cm Clearance to unventilated soffit F 12 in 30 cm Clearance to outside corner G 12 in 30 cm Clearance to inside corner H 3 ft 91 cm within a h...

Page 23: ... 51 mm above and 1 38 mm on the sides and bottom When combustible materials are directly above a 90 elbow 3 76 mm of clearance are necessary Table 4 Vent Pipe Minimum Clearances Vertical Pipe to the Side Walls Horizontal Pipe to the Sides Bottom Above an Elbow Above the Unit Above an Elbow Not Above the Unit Above Horizontal Vent Pipe Wall Frame 8 203mm or less Hard Pipe 1 25 4 mm 1 38 1 mm 3 76 2...

Page 24: ...T 48 SV4L48 4D4 48 pipe length 945 4DT EL45 SV4EBR45 4D45B 45 elbow black 990 4DT EL90 SV4EBR90 4D90B 90 elbow black 950 4DT VS SV4VS Vinyl siding standoff sheild 942 4DT WT SV4RSN 4DWT Wall thimble 953 4DT SC SV4FC 4DSC Storm collar 963 4DT FS SV4BF 4DFSP Fire stop 988 4DT WS B SV4BM 4DWS Wall strap support band 970 4DT HKA SV0SHK 4DHTK1 Horizontal termination kit SD Basic Kit SEL Kit A SC Standa...

Page 25: ...ination Figure 28 Corner Rear Vent No Vertical Rise Approved through wall thimble The Q1L can be installed in rear vent applications with no vertical rise within the parameters as shown in Figures 28 and 29 Figure 29 Flat to Wall Rear Vent No Vertical Rise 7 18 cm Min vent length 24 61 cm Max vent length Approved horizontal termination Approved through wall thimble 25 ...

Page 26: ...the total length of horizontal vent pipe can not exceed 14 feet 4 27m and the total vent length can not exceed 44ft 13 4m Any combination of rise and run can be used as long as it lays within the shaded area a total of two 2 90 elbows or four 4 45 elbows can be used In addition to what is shown if a 90 elbow is used in the horizontal plane 3 feet 91 4cm must be subtracted from the allowable horizo...

Page 27: ... kit is for vertical terminations only and can t be connected to a chimney flue serving a seperate solid fuel burning stove or appliance WARNING Failure to position the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts specifically approved with this appliance may result in property damage or personal injury Adapter Kit Contents Vent Plate Adapter Vent Plate Adapter Ceramic Gask...

Page 28: ...onger be used Base Plate 4 Exhaust Spigot Cover Plate Vent Collar Figure 32 Removal of Co Axial Venting Step 2 Install the components supplied in the adapter kit as shown using the screws that had been removed from the unit in Step 1 The gasket on the bottom side the vent plate adapter and exhaust spigot flange gasket will be sandwiched together when properly installed Cover Plate 3 Exhaust Spigot...

Page 29: ... see Secondary Installation Optional Porcelain Panels Installation and Removal then remove the set screws as shown on each side of the firebox Next install the restrictors at the correct setting and tighten the set screws to hold them in place Air Restrictor Settings Length of Vertical Vent Propane Natural Gas Less than 8ft 2 44m co linear or co axial No Restriction Required No Restriction Require...

Page 30: ...The air gap prevents excessive heat from possibly melting the vinyl siding 5 Horizontal pipes must be supported every 3 feet 914 mm Plumber s all round strap will suffice 6 When running horizontal pipe clearances to combustibles must be maintained 1 inches 38 mm sides 1 inches 38 mm bottom and 2 inches 51 mm top Step 1 Set the fireplace in the desired location Check to determine if wall studs will...

Page 31: ...from the vent cap assembly to the outer wall of the vent pipe Bend any remaining portion of the strap back towards the vent cap Security Secure Vent uses a twist lock cap Step 5 Position the horizontal vent termination in the center of the 10 inches 25 4 cm square hole and attach to the exterior wall with the four screws provided The arrow on the vent termination should be pointing up Run a bead o...

Page 32: ...shing to the roof with roofing nails Use a non hardening sealant between the uphill edge of the flashing and the roof Insure the roofing material overlaps the top edge of the flashing Verify that you have at least the minimum clearance to combustibles at the roof line STEP 8 Continue to add pipe sections until the height of the vent cap meets the minimum code requirements Refer to Figure 37 and Ta...

Page 33: ...ing should be framed to 10 254 mm x 10 254 mm inside dimensions in the same manner as shown in Figure 40 4 Any occupied areas above the first floor including plumber s tape connected to wall strap Wall strap 45 elbows x2 closets and storage spaces which the vertical vent passes through must be enclosed The enclosure may be framed and sheet rocked with standard building materials However consult th...

Page 34: ...s removal of smoke shelf or baffle removal of ember catches removal of log grate removal of viewing screen curtain and removal of doors THE ORIGINAL FIREPLACE MAY NEVER BE RETURNED TO SOLID FUEL USE IN THIS CONDITION Solid Fuel Fireplace Installation WARNING This fireplace has been converted for the use with a gas fireplace insert only and cannot be used for burning wood or solid fuels unless all ...

Page 35: ...osing its individual manual shutoff valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressures equal to or less than psig 3 45 KPa Always check for gas leaks with a soap and water solution after completing the required pressure test TO TEST VALVE PRESSURES The pressure taps are located on the top right of the valve shown in Figure 42 Turn set screw 1 turn counter clockwise...

Page 36: ...For Electrical Installations or The National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 in the US WARNING The electrical grounding instructions must be followed The fan kit is equipped with a three prong grounding plug for your protection against shock hazard and should be plugged directly into a properly grounded three prong outlet DO NOT cut or remove the grounding prong from this plug CAUTION When servicing ...

Page 37: ...mber Bed Installation Figure 45 Coal Nuggets Installation Step 1 Place the back log on the top legde of the air duffuser with back up against the rear brick panel Install the ember bed assembly into the firebox as shown making sure the ember bed is up against the front lip of the firebox air diffuser Figure 44 Step 2 Fill in the bottom of the firebox using the coal nuggets supplied with the unit a...

Page 38: ...htly curved twig on the far right side by locating the bottom of it on the far right log grate upright The top will rest on the smooth section of the middle ember bed twig Step 4 Next install the second small twig between the two right side log grate uprights by locating the notch on the bottom side with with cross bar of the log grate Then install the medium sized straight twig between the center...

Page 39: ... grate upright by locating the notch on the bottom side with the log grate cross bar The top of the twig will rest on top of the far right curved twig The last remaining straight twig gets intalled by locating the front in the crook of the far left y shaped twig and the back notch rests on the top edge of the ember bed Figure 49 The Q1L burning with a good flame NOTE While the glass is still remov...

Page 40: ...ned in the previous section 10 Re Install the glass door Secondary Installation oPtionaL PoRceLain PaneLs 50 2939 instaLLation anD RemovaL Turn off the gas control knob and allow the unit to cool Please ensure that your porcelain panels have not been damaged To Install Panels 1 Remove the glass door by following the instruction in the MaIntenance anD serVIce Glass Door reMoVal section and remove t...

Page 41: ...rew check pilot head for damage Check thermocouple voltage at valve It must be greater than 5 mV If low replace thermocouple Air in gas line pilot dies while knob is depressed Bleed line Check gas line pressure Contact dealer Burners will not remain lit Problem with thermopile circuit Check gas line pressure Check for flame impingement on thermopile If low see Pilot will not remain lit Check therm...

Page 42: ...T Pilot Assembly Standing Pilot 50 2513 Pilot Assembly Gasket EC 021 13 S I T Nova Valve Convertible 50 1421 14 Heyco Strain Relief EC 044 15 Domestic Power Cord 115v EC 042 16 Log Set 50 2935 17 Tube Burner 50 2992 18 Log Grate 50 2997 19 Door Glass w Gasket 19 75 x 17 5in 50 2998 20 Door Complete 50 2990 21 Porcelain Liners Set 4 pieces 50 2939 22 Ceramic Brick Liner Set 3 pieces 50 2938 Ceramic...

Page 43: ...43 Parts Diagram 21 2 4 3 5 13 16 15 14 11 9 12 8 7 6 18 17 19 20 1 10 22 24 23 ...

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Page 46: ...e must be provided by you or the dealer including serial number Exclusions An expanded list of exclusions is available at www enviro com help warranty html This warranty does not cover Damage as a result of improper usage or abuse Damage caused from over firing due to incorrect setup or tampering Damage caused by incorrect installation To the Dealer Provide name address and telephone number of pur...

Page 47: ...____________________________ MODEL ___________________________________ SERIAL NUMBER ___________________________ DATE OF PURCHASE _____________ dd mm yyyy DATE OF INSTALLATION ___________ dd mm yyyy NATURAL GAS NAT PROPANE LPG INLET GAS PRESSURE _________in wc MAIN BURNER ORIFICE __________ DMS PILOT ORIFICE _________OR________in diam INSTALLER S SIGNATURE _________________________________________...

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